The College’s annual Charity Week was held during the last week of the Spring Term and this year’s line-up of activities included: a College community cake sale, henna and face painting, chocolate tombola, a bring-and-buy event and a highly cathartic pottery smash! All the money raised will be split between our Students’ Union’s chosen charities …
Things got a bit bananas at a lunchtime talk about inclusive communication for 26 students on the College’s MVD (Medics, Vets and Dentistry) Pathway. Dr Alix Lewer, founder of Include.org and Sarah, an Include.org member with lived experience delivered a lively practical session that saw students try out signing “My name is…” in Makaton. Once the introductions were over, …
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Best of luck to Upper Sixth student Alice Burridge who is running the London Marathon in April for Breast Cancer Now. Alice says, “It’s a charity close to my heart. Three years ago my mum received the devastating news that she had breast cancer. It was an extremely challenging time for me and my family. …
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